Since the earliest stages of human history, people have traveled in various forms, primarily as a means of adapting to their geographical surroundings. In the modern era, travel and tourism have taken on increasingly complex and multifaceted dimensions. Tourism studies are now conducted by scholars from a wide range of disciplines, making tourism an inseparable part of fields such as geography, psychology, sociology, management, and more.
In this context, the Journal of Tourism Management Studies Smart Era, published by Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, seeks to reflect the perspectives and insights of researchers across diverse academic fields. With a scientific and scholarly approach, the journal aims to contribute to the growing body of interdisciplinary tourism research.
Thematic Scopes of the Journal
The contemporary world is rapidly advancing toward artificial intelligence, and when the term "intelligence" is invoked, both experts and the general public instinctively turn their thoughts to AI. However, various studies have demonstrated that "intelligence" and "smartness" encompass a far broader meaning. The first approach to intelligence and smartness is oriented toward information and communication technology. The second approach, which carries a more comprehensive significance, encompasses components such as learning, adaptability, decision-making, reasoning, logic, problem-solving, abstract thinking, predictive capability, capacity for change, ability to take action toward goal achievement and reasoning, information processing capacity, complex computation capabilities, and the ability to comprehend relationships, innovation, initiative, and creativity. Accordingly, the thematic scopes proposed for the Journal of Tourism Management Studies of the Smart Era (TMSSE) are as follows:
1. ICT, Data Mining, and Big Data in Tourism
· Application of the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Deep Learning in tourist experience
· Analysis of tourist behavioral big data
· Decision support systems and digital tools in destination management
· Blockchain, Metaverse, and Augmented Reality in the tourism industry
2. Smart Tourism and Emerging Technologies
· Design and implementation of smart tourist destinations (urban and rural)
· Smart governance and integrated management of tourism destinations
· Technological infrastructure and the digital tourism ecosystem
· Assessment of smart readiness in tourism regions
3. Tourism Marketing and Consumer Behavior
· Digital marketing, social media, and content marketing in tourism
· Guerrilla marketing, experience-centric approaches, and value co-creation
· Tourist behavior in the digital age and the impact of technology on loyalty and satisfaction
· Destination branding and destination image
4. Tourism Management, Planning, and Policy Making
· Tourism policy-making at national, regional, and local levels
· Risk management, crisis management, and resilience in tourism (with emphasis on pandemics and external shocks)
· Strategic and operational planning in the tourism sector
· Role of public, private, and non-governmental organizations in tourism management
5. Sustainable Tourism Development, Sustainability, and Livability
· Sustainable urban, rural, and coastal tourism
· Green, circular, and low-carbon economy in tourism
· Assessment and evaluation of environmental, economic, and social sustainability in tourism
· Responsible tourism and conservation of natural and cultural heritage
6. Spatial Justice, Land-Use Planning, and Tourism
· Equitable distribution of tourism opportunities at national and regional levels
· Spatial planning and tourism land-use management
· Social justice and universal access to tourism spaces and services
· Capacity assessment and zoning for tourism development
7. Spatial-Spatial Analysis and Geography of Tourism
· Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing in tourism
· Network analysis of spatial tourist flow patterns
· Morphology of tourism spaces and distribution patterns of attractions
· Natural hazard zoning in tourism regions
8. Quantitative and Qualitative Modeling in Tourism
· Structural equation modeling, regression, and econometric modeling in tourism
· Multi-criteria decision-making methods (e.g., AHP, TOPSIS, VIKOR)
· Qualitative methods such as Grounded Theory, Phenomenology, Thematic Analysis, and Semiotics
· Meta-analysis, Systematic Review, and Bibliometric Analysis in tourism
9. Futures Studies, Scenario Writing, and Future Management of Tourism
· Scenario design for future tourism destinations
· Trend analysis, key drivers, and uncertainties in tourism
· Application of methods such as Delphi, MICMAC, and Cross-Impact Analysis in tourism
· Foresight of emerging technologies in tourism
10. Urban and Rural Tourism
· Tourism management in metropolises and medium-sized cities
· Rural tourism, ecotourism accommodations, and local development
· Challenges and opportunities of tourism in peri-urban areas
· Participation of local communities in rural and urban tourism development
11. Social Issues, Policies, and Tourism
· Social and cultural impacts of tourism on host communities
· Tourism, social capital, identity, and quality of life
· Policy-making in health, religious, sports, food, and heritage tourism
· Peace tourism, development, and empowerment of local communities
12. Capacities and Capabilities of Smart Tourism
· Institutional, human, and infrastructural capacity assessment for smart tourism
· Startups and digital entrepreneurship in tourism
· Green supply chains and smart resource management in tourism
· Enhancement of human resource skills in the era of smart tourism
Bibliographic Information
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Details |
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Full Title |
Journal of Tourism Management Studies of the Smart Era |
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Journal Abbreviated Title |
J. Tour. Manag. Stud. Smart Era |
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Journal Title Acronym |
TMSSE |
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Persian Title |
مطالعات مدیریت گردشگری عصر هوشمند |
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ISSN |
Online: 3092-6793 |
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Subject Area & Category |
Social Sciences — Tourism Management and Planning, Interdisciplinary research in social sciences and economics related to tourism |
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Subject Coverage |
- Natural Landscape Management |
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Language |
Persian (includes Extended English Abstract) |
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Start Year |
2024 |
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Frequency |
From 2024-2025: Biannual (دو فصلنامه) |
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Editor-in-Chief |
Dr. Esmaeil Ghaderi |
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Director-in-Charge |
Dr. Mohammad Alizadeh |
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Place of Publication |
Iran, Rafsanjan |
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Publisher |
Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan (دانشگاه ولی عصر رفسنجان) |
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Status |
Active |
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Peer Review Type |
Double-Blind Peer Review |
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Primary Review (Initial Screening) |
10 days, approximately |
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Average Refereeing Time |
4 weeks |
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Acceptance to Publication Time |
12 weeks |
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Manuscript Acceptance Rate |
17% |
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Reference Style |
APA 7th Edition |
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ORCID iDs |
Required for all submitting authors |
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URL |
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Type of Access |
Open Access |
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Article Processing Charge (APC) |
No APC |
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License |
Creative Commons — Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) |